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 p.2 #8 · Let's talk about the Nikon Zf | |
akul wrote
I don't know I agree that 45mp and croppability matches with the sprit of Zf as the product cue is to use it with MFNG (Manual Focus Nikon Glass), which are wonderful, but older design. Unless, as you mention, people use it with Voigtlander lens 45MP is a bit of an overkill for non-AI, AI, or even some AI-S lens. I don't think Nikon wants to promote Voigtlander lenses,
But by the same token they have no interest in promoting MFNG they no longer get any revenue from. They need to sell lenses, so that means modern lenses and even things like the 20/2.8 and 40/2 support cropping from 45MP with ease as they work wonderfully on the Zfc already.
That said, I don’t know that the cropping aspect of 45MP is that marketable. But I’ve found it very useful. So useful it changed my perception of the utility of high MP sensors.
I suspect these days a new 24MP FF camera would take lots of flack from reviewers as even APS-C has moved on from 24MP. Sure, no one necessarily “needs” more than 24MP, but everyone would complain anyway.
On the other hand, having a low light king can let you shoot faster, which helps if there is no IBIS. Personally, I would be interested if they use 45MP with IBIS than 21MP D6 chip without IBIS,but hey, there was no AF, no VR during the time of AI lens. It is a bold statement, a 'life style' proposal. Go slow, work on your shot, bring your tripod. Enjoy life, sort of statement, which can be valid. Especially if it looks 'cute' will sell very well in Asia.
No IBIS is a non-starter for me and I suspect for anyone who has ever used a camera with IBIS. It’s a flaw in the existing APS-C lineup that they can get away with since most APS-C users will have a lens with VR on the camera (16-50VR, 18-140VR, 50-250VR). That’s not how the FF lens line up is structured (24-50, 24-70/4/2.8, 24-120). Honestly, it has to have IBIS or it is DOA.
I would, however, be not at all interested to get a re-skinned Z6, Z6II 24mp to just clear the bins. That only tells me there is not much concept behind the camera than the retro look. I would of course, be most interested in Z6III however. That is the shrewd reality. They shouldn't be wasting time / money on Zf, just release Z6III and be done ( unless there is a strong concept than reskinned Z6) 24MP leftover chips, no thanks.
Agree, would be really sad if it was just a Z6II parts bin camera. As you say, what they really need to release is a Z6III.
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